Outlook - Outlook Express

[MyerK]

I'm attempting to do some programming from MS Access to Outlook or Outlook Express.

Can anybody explain to me the difference between local contacts (or address books) in either?

If both are installed on the same computer, do they share the same Contacts and Address Book or are they separate?

I think that's the question. If anybody knows the answer to what I am really asking please help even if I didn't use the correct wording.

Thanks.

 

[VBAjedi]

While I haven't explored Outlook Express very much, it is my understanding that Outlook and Outlook Express are seperate applications, with different object models, etc.

FWIW, most people that I've seen interacting with a mail program from other Office products preferred to work with Outlook. It seems to be better from a programming point of view, and it's use is more widespread (making your app useable by more people).

I'd recommend that you make sure you have a reference set to Outlook in your Access VBA window (Tools->References), then explore the Outlook object model using the Object Browser or the Watch window. Just try to get a feel for what relates to what.

 

[PHV]

Anyway, Outlook Express is nor scriptable nor OLE automatable.

Hope This Help, PH.
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